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One Thing Miami Won't Copy From New England? Salary Cap Allocation

Well, in the past our team has managed to mess up our cap even thought the team was very low on real talent. They gave out very undeserving contracts to many players and this year they had to get rid of some of those. One way to keep your cap in check is to stop trying to make a splash in free agency every year. Build thru the draft and no trade picks away but rather try to get as many picks as possible. Use free agency to get the missing pieces but don't use free agency to actually build a foundation cause it'll never work.
They screwed up when they let Dawn Aponte walk, she was the best thing going for working the cap and contracts. Tannebaum made some disastrous deals that we are now seeing how hard they are to get out from under.
 
I don't think you can win big in this league anymore without a top-10 caliber quarterback. When was the last time a Trent Dilfer type quarterback won a super bowl? And that team was absolutely loaded with defensive talent, pre-salary cap football. Baltimore wouldn't have been able to keep all those defensive players together in today's game. Jacksonville is going to face the same issues when rookie contracts are up.

Foles?

And how many times has a team won the SB that has NOT been a top 10 D? Brees, Ben, Rodgers haven't won a SB without a top 10 D.

Before responding, I agree, "I don't think you can win big in this league anymore without a top-10 caliber quarterback." But too many, not saying you're one, have this delusion a top 10/elite/franchise QB - call it what you want - is all that's needed. Yes, get a top 10 QB, but don't expect consistent success without a top D.
 
Foles?

And how many times has a team won the SB that has NOT been a top 10 D? Brees, Ben, Rodgers haven't won a SB without a top 10 D.

Before responding, I agree, "I don't think you can win big in this league anymore without a top-10 caliber quarterback." But too many, not saying you're one, have this delusion a top 10/elite/franchise QB - call it what you want - is all that's needed. Yes, get a top 10 QB, but don't expect consistent success without a top D.
We need to have a top 10 QB but you're right, we need a team around him in order to win the whole thing. Not just a defense but you need to get him help on offense starting up front. Right now we'd not win a super bowl if you gave us a top 10 QB with the team we have. We're more than a top 10 QB from making the playoffs and going far.
 
You should have stopped after the first "what if" hypothetical about 2 drafts from now. You know, limit your exposure.
I should have stopped what? Speculating?

I'm not saying this "should" happen, im saying it "could" happen.

If you have a left handed QB you dont over pay a left tackle.

What is your point?
 
I'm not saying they would let him walk.

But if they dont take a QB this year and have their hearts set on Tua, they will wan to plan ahead. Besides, we let our RT walk this year, we will need a replacement anyway.

Tunsil could be trade bait if we land Tua.

Again... the odds are low that we get Tua... so planning ahead that we land a left handed QB would be foolish!
 
Again... the odds are low that we get Tua... so planning ahead that we land a left handed QB would be foolish!

Possibly.

But Ive hear Ross is really high on him.

That said, we wont know until next year. I dont think we need to pay Tunsil until then either.

If we grab Lock or Haskins this isnt an issue, paying Tunsil is a no-brainer. But if we dont, I think we take a RT early this year.
 
Possibly.

But Ive hear Ross is really high on him.

That said, we wont know until next year. I dont think we need to pay Tunsil until then either.

If we grab Lock or Haskins this isnt an issue, paying Tunsil is a no-brainer. But if we dont, I think we take a RT early this year.

I disagree... if we don’t get the first pick Tua is unlikely. I don’t want a right tackle at 13.
 
I should have stopped what? Speculating?

I'm not saying this "should" happen, im saying it "could" happen.

If you have a left handed QB you dont over pay a left tackle.

What is your point?

Your speculation is based on your own fantasy - there is zero merit to it.

Imagine if I continually kept "speculating" about the Fins letting X walk next year and drafting a MLB this year because I have a feeling the NFL is going to become run heavy again. But then pushing it over and over. Just based on my own perceptions. Lol that's you right now.
 
I should have stopped what? Speculating?

I'm not saying this "should" happen, im saying it "could" happen.

If you have a left handed QB you dont over pay a left tackle.

What is your point?

In today’s NFL, I think both OT spots are equally important. The idea of a great LT was when teams would always line their best pass rusher up on that side of the DL. Nowadays pass rushers come from all directions. Watt and Wake have made a living off of destroying RTs
 
Your speculation is based on your own fantasy - there is zero merit to it.

Imagine if I continually kept "speculating" about the Fins letting X walk next year and drafting a MLB this year because I have a feeling the NFL is going to become run heavy again. But then pushing it over and over. Just based on my own perceptions. Lol that's you right now.

Ok.

What exactly am I pushing over and over again? This is the first time I've even mentioned this.

I think you have me confused with someone else brother.

You're entitled to your opinions and I'm entitled to mine.

Drafting a MLB at 13 is a possibility btw, Devin White is special.
 
In today’s NFL, I think both OT spots are equally important. The idea of a great LT was when teams would always line their best pass rusher up on that side of the DL. Nowadays pass rushers come from all directions. Watt and Wake have made a living off of destroying RTs

I dont disagree. Problem is, how much money do you want to spend on the oline?

The trick is figuring out where you want to spend the money in order to build the team.

QB is a no brainer. The other positions are the question.
 
Hypothetically, if we draft Tua next year, doesnt that make Tunsil less valuable to us? Being a lefty, we would want to invest in a cornerstone right tackle, rather than left tackle.

I think there is a good chance we draft a RT early this year.
Based on maybe getting Tua?
 
I'm not saying they would let him walk.

But if they dont take a QB this year and have their hearts set on Tua, they will wan to plan ahead. Besides, we let our RT walk this year, we will need a replacement anyway.

Tunsil could be trade bait if we land Tua.

They don't have their hearts set on a guy yet. Makes no sense for a GM to think like that, especially when there is another season of college ball to analyze. They probably just know that next years QB class has at least 3 strong prospects and that they want one of them.
 
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